Coelioscopic cholecystectomy. Preliminary report of 36 cases.
Intra-abdominal endoscopy, routinely used for gynecologic operations can be extended safely for cholecystectomy in uncomplicated cholelithiasis. Thirty-six patients underwent coelioscopic cholecystectomy with few and only benign complications. The main advantages are cosmetic preservation, reduction of postoperative pain, shortening of hospital stay, and early recovery of a normal activity.
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Department of Digestive Surgery, Hospital International de l'Université de Paris, France.
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology